Genre Review

Science Fiction
(Sci-Fi)

• May take place in a different time period, possible discoveries, time travel and space are a possibility.

• Focuses solely on historical events and figures.

• Is primarily concerned with realistic portrayals of everyday life.

• Exclusively deals with fantasy elements and magical creatures.

Mystery

• Suspenseful story of unexpected events, centers around finding a solution to a mystery.

• A type of story that focuses on romance and relationships.

• A narrative that primarily deals with historical events and figures.

• A genre that emphasizes humor and comedic situations.

Realistic Fiction

• Fictional events that could happen in real life.

• Stories that are entirely made up and have no basis in reality.

• Narratives that involve magical elements and fantastical creatures.

• Accounts of historical events that are fictionalized for entertainment.

Memoir

• A fictional story about a hero's journey.

• The author writes about a significant memory of their life.

• A detailed analysis of a historical event.

• A collection of poems about nature.

Autobiography

• A narrative about someone else's life.

• A fictional story about a hero.

• The author tells about his/her own life.

• A collection of poems by the author.

This genre can be about fictional or nonfictional topics.

• Poetry

• Science Fiction

• Biography

• Fantasy

This genre explains thoughts, emotions, or topics using patterns and rhythm.

• Prose

• Poetry

• Drama

• Essay

This genre is told in verse (line) format.

• Prose

• Poetry

• Drama

• Essay

Fantasy

• Involves realistic events and characters that could happen in real life.

• Uses elements of magic or magical creatures as characters, events could not happen in real life.

• Focuses on historical events and figures.

• Explores futuristic technology and space travel.

Biography

• A written account of someone's life.

• A fictional story about a hero.

• A scientific report on a phenomenon.

• A collection of poems.